High Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure and Spine Health
If you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure, you’re probably working on lifestyle changes to alleviate this ailment. Hypertension, is a deadly condition linked to heart disease and stroke. Doctor-recommended lifestyle changes often include changing your diet and adopting an exercise program. Quitting smoking eliminates another major risk factor. You could be on blood pressure medication as well.
But did you know that chiropractic could help lower your blood pressure? In addition to all of the above approaches, chiropractic adjustments could lend themselves to a healthier heart. A recent study found that a specific chiropractic technique was as effective as using two blood pressure medications. Imagine that kind of effectiveness with no side effects and no prescriptions to renew!
If you want to lower your blood pressure, a trained chiropractor may be able to help. We adjusting patients with hypertension and can utilize the Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP) modality to help assess the condition of your spine. With the right adjustments, we may be able to help you manage your blood pressure.
How does chiropractic address blood pressure?
Chiropractic: a holistic, non-invasive approach to care
How does chiropractic address blood pressure?
The important thing to remember is the vital role your spine plays in your body’s health. The spine is at the core of your central nervous system. Therefore, small problems in the spine often show up in unexpected ways, from sciatic pain in the legs to digestive problems, to increased blood pressure.
One specific chiropractic technique has been found to be effective in addressing high blood pressure. This is an adjustment to the Atlas vertebrae: the doughnut-shaped bone at the top of your spine. At the base of the brain, directly above Atlas, are two important centers that control all the body’s muscles. This includes the heart.
Realigning this single part of the spine had amazing effects for a group of 25 patients in the aforementioned study. One researcher speculates that this is because the Atlas vertebrae is like “the fuse box of the body.”
Chiropractic: a holistic, non-invasive approach to care
A chiropractor’s goal, no matter what the condition, is to get to the root of the problem. Unlike over-the-counter or prescription medication, chiropractors seek long-term solutions. Chiropractic comes free of side effects and is a cost-friendly option. Chiropractors don’t want to just treat symptoms; they want to be a partner in the patient’s wellness.
For blood pressure patients, spinal adjustments may be one aspect of treatment. Your chiropractor may also prescribe a specific diet and a therapeutic exercise program, similar or in tandem to what your GP may prescribe. Increasing blood circulation through therapeutic massage or trigger point therapy may also be recommended.
If you suffer from hypertension, chiropractic care may be helpful in your road to recovery. Contact us today to setup a free CBP consultation to learn more about the health and wellness of your spine – including Atlas and how it could be affecting your blood pressure.
Chiropractic BioPhysics, or CBP, is one of the most scientific, researched, and results-oriented corrective care techniques. CBP-trained chiropractors aim to realign the spine back to health, eliminating nerve interference and addressing the source of pain, fatigue, and disease. As with all chiropractic care, CBP is gentle, painless, and non-invasive.
